Ryan Murr
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Shanimol (Shani) Shajimon
Shani has been an active contributor to community development and education, particularly focused on supporting children from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds in India. During her master’s program at St. Berchmans College, India, she undertook diverse research projects on topics such as Women Empowerment through Microenterprises, and Psychosocial Development of Psychiatric Patients through Vocational Rehabilitation. Her dedication to the…
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Yejin Heo
Yejin Heo is a PhD student in the College of Social Work at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Before starting her PhD program, she worked as a researcher focusing on aging and social welfare at the National Assembly Research Service and the Seoul Welfare Foundation, a public think tank in South Korea. Her research centers…
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International Field Practicum in Ghana
BSSW/MSSW Field Placement in Ghana Since 2013, the BSW/MSW Practicum Field Placement Program in Ghana has supervised 78 BSW and MSW students from 17 various US universities, including Colorado State University, University of Alabama, University of Denver, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, University of Wisconsin and Walla Walla University. Students have been placed with…
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Scheduling with a member of your Vol Success Team (Advisor)
Schedule your appointment online through Vol Connect. Here is how: Prospective students (not enrolled at UT) – Please call the College of Social Work Office at (865) 974-3352. Depending on the time of year, we will schedule an information session and/or an individual advising appointment.
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International Field Practicum in Kenya
LocationLewa Children’s Home and Kipkeino School are located in Eldoret Highlands in Western Kenya. Mary Keino is the Managing Director of KipKeino School and MSW Graduate from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. In 1999, Phyllis Keino started the school (Kipkeino School) which is located walking distance from Lewa Children’s Home in order to provide educational opportunities for the…
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Grace Reuschlein’s Study Abroad – Copenhagen, Denmark
Grace, a Social Work major with minors in Psychology and Human Development and Family Science, had the exciting opportunity to study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, for six weeks during the Summer 2024 term. Her program also included a one-week study trip to Vienna, Austria, and she explored Nice, France, and Berlin, Germany, with friends she…
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Emily Giacini’s Study Abroad – Uppsala, Sweden
Emily Giacini, a Social Work major, recently embarked on a transformative mini-term trip to Uppsala, Sweden, where she spent 2.5 weeks exploring a new culture and forging meaningful connections. This journey, part of a Human Development and Family Studies course taught by Dr. Heidi Stolz, was an opportunity for Emily to broaden her horizons and…
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Eliza Chance’s Study Abroad – England, Switzerland, Italy
Eliza Chance is currently pursuing her Online Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) with a Clinical Track and a Trauma Certificate. She recently embarked on an exciting study abroad trip, traveling to London, Geneva, Florence, and Rome over the course of three and a half weeks. The focus of her trip was to compare…
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Alumni Update – Kay Blakney, MSSW 1974
Kay Blakney received her MSSW from the Memphis campus in 1974. She recently turned 77 years old and spent some time reflecting on her social work career. She noted that her MSSW opened many doors for her in the profession and wants the upcoming generation of social workers to know what a fulfilling career they…
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2023-2024 Field Students of the Year
Jenna Mangum, BSSW Campus – Nominated by Juli Cunningham Jenna Rae always comes to seminar excited to participate, and process situations that have happened in field. She validates her classmates feelings and concerns, while suggesting approaches that they may not have considered.Jenna Rae connects theory to practice and demonstrates strong advocacy skills. I have…